Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA)
Since 1994, UMA has educated thousands of students for careers in the allied health field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 of the 20 fastest-growing occupations over the next decade are in healthcare.* Through Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) online healthcare programs, you can take advantage of this growing and potentially rewarding field. UMA focuses exclusively in healthcare education with a supportive atmosphere to ensure our students' success. When you graduate from any of our ABHES approved, career-focused programs, you have the opportunity to gain the personal satisfaction and confidence to start an exciting career in healthcare.

• Medical Billing & Coding - Associate Degree:- UMA's Medical Billing and Coding Associate of Science (AS) program incorporates the core courses of our diploma program while providing further courses in general education and other specialized skills necessary for success in a wide range of positions in the growing medical billing and coding practice field. At 63 semester credits, this associate degree program can be completed in approximately 17 months. Students are prepared to sit for the Certified Professional Coding (CPC) exam offered through the American Academy of Professional Coding (AAPC).
  
  According to the Medical Group Management Association, Associate graduates with some experience may qualify for positions which include Office Manager, Assistant Administrator, Billing Supervisor, or other positions in hospitals, clinics, and private practices or other healthcare facilities.
  
  Graduates of UMA's Medical Billing & Coding Associate Degree program will:
  • Learn the fundamentals of coding accuracy and its effect on cash flow.
  • Acquire financial and medical practice management skills.
  • Receive training to use software utilized in the field.
  • Demonstrate ICD-9 diagnosis and coding procedures.
  • Understand effective professional communication and time management skills.
  • Take general education and elective courses designed to enhance the MBC curriculum.
  • And much more to help you succeed!

• Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma:- The UMA Diploma program can be completed in approximately 10 months and offers the basic core courses necessary for individuals seeking successful entry into the growing healthcare field. At 39 semester credits, the education and training focus is primarily on how to process healthcare claims, medical records, and the accurate coding of medical and surgical procedures using proper terminology. In addition, students will learn software systems used in the field. Potential entry-level job position titles for diploma graduates may include Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Coder and Insurance Claims Analyst or other positions in private practices and healthcare providers or facilities. Students also prepare to sit for the Certified Professional Coding (CPC) exam offered through the American Academy of Professional Coding (AAPC).

• Medical Office and Billing Specialist - Diploma:- Medical Office and Billing Specialists combine skill sets from both Medical Billing and Coding and Medical Administrative Assistant to create a kind of ?best of both worlds? career objective. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for Medical Office and Billing Specialists are expected to grow between 19% and 27% through 2018.*
  
  The Medical Office and Billing Specialist program prepares students to perform front office medical administrative procedures with a focus on the expanded function of insurance and patient billing and the processing of health care claims.
  
  During your 10-month training in the Medical Office and Billing Specialist Diploma program at UMA, you will receive training to:
  • Understand medical terminology and software applications for reimbursement systems
  • Manage medical records
  • Apply customer service concepts and principles in providing quality assistance
  • Learn entry-level medical coding for billing specialists
  • Create a career development and essential life skills plan for job success
  Medical Office and Billing Specialists work in physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other health care settings.
  
  In the weeks leading to graduation you will work closely with the UMA Career Services department to find job opportunities that fit your acquired training and goals.

University Of Phoenix
With online programs and more than 200 locations, your education is closer than you think. Our faculty members hold advanced degrees and work in the fields they teach. They know just how to link conceptual course material with real- world application. Many of our instructors also design flexible curricula to reflect a constantly changing world. We believe putting professionals in the classroom is the best way to prepare you for the workplace.

• Associate of Arts-Health Care Administration/Medical Records:- The Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration with an emphasis on Medical Records lays a foundation for further study in health care at the bachelor's degree level. Topics focus on medical terminology related to disease diagnosis and treatment, patient information management and medical claims processing. Software instruction synthesizes a variety of records processes common in medical facilities.

Kaplan University- Online
The U.S. health care system is vital to Americans, not only for maintaining good health but also for contributing to a strong economy. Ten of the nation's twenty fastest-growing occupations are related to health care, and health care is expected to generate more jobs that any other industry through 2018. An aging population and longer life expectancies are among the causes of increasing demand for health care and social assistance services. The U.S. Department of Labor projects these two occupations, which include jobs in public and private hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, and individual and family services, will provide Americans with more than 4 million new jobs

• Medical Billing Certificate:- Become an important part of the dynamic health care industry. KCE's Medical Billing Certificate program was developed by individuals in the industry with real-world knowledge to help you understand the claims and reimbursement processes associated with commercial and government health insurance. As a medical biller, you will be a key player in reimbursement and claims processing, and play a critical role in the fiscal stability of the health care industry. Employment opportunities may exist in a diversity of health care settings, including physicians offices and hospitals. Entrepreneurial opportunities may also exist for qualified medical billers interested in owning and operating their own medical billing businesses from home.

American InterContinental University Online
Founded in 1970, American InterContinental University offers a wide range of Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. In addition to the broad base of fundamental business courses and general education requirements designed to foster critical thinking and communication skills, this concentration includes the study of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, legal aspects of health information, coding and abstraction of data, statistics, database management, quality improvement methods and computer science.

• Associate's (AABA) - Medical Coding and Billing :- The AABA degree program with a concentration in Medical Billing and Coding features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members, many of which have real-world experience in the field. Learning from experienced instructors, you can absorb knowledge that can immediately be applied in real-world professional situations. Instructors cover material including:
  1. The practical application of medical vocabulary.
  2. The procedures, skills, and activities necessary for establishing and maintaining an efficient medical and allied health office.
  3. An introduction to the generic components of health record content within various healthcare settings.

Antonelli College Online
Medical coders and billers work together to assure health care providers to get paid for their services. The main shared focus area is the medical and health care provider's business financial aspects. The health care provider's livelihood and success depends on the coder's and billers' dependability and accuracy.

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Coding:- The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology-Medical Coding prepares students for careers in the ever-changing medical records profession. Students gain more in-depth knowledge of medical coding through intense, hands-on courses in addition to a medical coding externship. Graduates will be prepared for employment as professional coders in hospitals, physicians' offices, outpatient care centers, insurance firms and public health departments. Upon completion students qualified and encouraged to sit for their Certified Professional Coders exam (CPC).

National American University Online
NAU's diploma program in Healthcare Coding is an excellent career choice if you see yourself working in the in-demand health care field but not directly with patients. Coding professionals are key players in the healthcare workplace, accurately converting disease, injury and procedure descriptions documented in patient records into numeric or alphanumeric codes using coding manuals and encoder software. NAU is currently pursuing program accreditation through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to prepare program graduates for the certification examination to become Certified Coding Associates (CCA). Should you decide to further your education, this program will easily transfer into NAU's Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology.

• Diploma in Healthcare Coding:- NAU's Healthcare Coding Diploma is an excellent career choice if you see yourself working in the in-demand health care field, but not necessarily directly with patients. As a graduate of this program, it will be your job to assemble patients' health information, making sure that patients' initial medical charts are complete, that all forms are completed and properly identified and authenticated, and that all necessary information is input into the computer.* Ultimately, the goal is to help consumers gather all of their health information in one place so they can thoroughly understand it and share it securely with their health care providers so they get the care that best fits their individual needs.

Virginia College- Online
In 1997, Virginia College received senior college recognition from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) which now accredits all programs at the school's campuses. Associate degree and bachelors degree programs from Virginia College give you the most direct path to a new career. Enjoy flexible class schedules and small class sizes. Choose a program area or campus location to learn about college degree programs near you.

• Medical Billing and Coding Certificate:- Medical Billing & Coding focuses on the fundamentals of medical office protocol with specialized training in the areas you will need for a job in this growing field. As a Virginia College student, you'll be prepared for entry-level positions in the medical field related to reimbursement procedures. You'll learn the fundamentals of medical office protocol and get specialized training in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD), and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS).
  
  
• Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management:- Medical Office Administrators perform both administrative and clinical duties, reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. Students learn to work closely with doctors and other support personnel as well as how to use medical terminology, medical office procedures, and insurance coding to prepare for a career in this growing, specialized field. Looking for a career with a bright future? One where your care and compassion can help people through trying times? Then look to Virginia College.

Colorado Technical University - Online
A Medical Billing and Coding degree can help you find a career where you can play an important administrative role in the healthcare industry. This program can help you develop the necessary capabilities. It provides a solid foundation in medical billing and coding and is designed to help you develop an understanding of information technology systems, classifying, coding of diagnosis, procedures and protocols used in coding systems for medical records, insurance claims and billing. When you graduate you should have the skills and knowledge needed in both public and private health organizations. Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical University, will offer an Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding (ASMBC).

• Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding:- The ASMBC degree program provides students with the foundation to work in entry-level positions in health care organizations and continued study for more advanced degrees. The general education component focuses on classifying and coding diagnosis and procedures. The foundations of Billing and Coding are addressed in courses in coding, medical terminology, disease processes, health care organizations and management. Graduates gain concepts and skills that provide the ability to be immediately productive in both public and private health organizations.

Allied College- Campus
Allied College - North in Maryland Heights, Missouri, which was established in 1981, is owned by High-Tech Institute Inc. Dedicated to both its students and the health care community, Allied College is based upon excellence in curriculum, staffing and equipment.

What Does Our Medical Billing & Coding Program Offer You?

1. A general overview of health care and health insurance
2. Training in insurance billing and medical coding
3. Instruction for organizing and maintaining medical records
4. Awareness of insurance claim reimbursement methodologies
5. The study of human anatomy and physiology and common diseases
6. An introduction to medical terminology and pharmacology
7. Knowledge of medical office administrative responsibilities
8. Externship in a medical office or a hospital

• Diploma & Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Billing and Coding:- Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Medical Biller and/or Coder in hospitals, nursing homes, medical group practices, home health agencies, clinics and more. Relying upon your Allied College training, you assemble patient info before and after treatment, recording their symptoms and medical history, the results of their exams, x-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses and treatment plans. Your primary duties are to evaluate records for completeness and ensure that essential info is in the computer. You may also analyze data to help improve patient care, control costs, for use in legal actions, in response to surveys, or for use in research.

Penn Foster Career School
The success of our students proves that Penn Foster training works. It is designed for busy people who know what they want out of life, but don't have the time to attend classes. Penn Foster Career School offers the training you need for a new career, higher pay, or a promotion. We have over 80 different programs, so you're sure to find one that fits your interests. As a Medical Coding and Billing Professional, you'll need to know how to manage records and file claims, prepare insurance forms, and handle billing. The Penn Foster Medical Coding and Billing Program can help you develop these skills. Whether you work for a clinic, doctor's office, hospital or private billing service you'll have a career you can be proud of!

• Career Certificate Program in Medical Coding and Billing:- This program can save you time and money if you are seeking to enhance your health care skills. A Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing will verify you have been formally trained in billing, medical codes, creating paper records, generating billing statements, researching and auditing claims, and more. This Certificate program provides the experience you may need to find new opportunities in the fast-growing field of health care. Your Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing from Penn Foster can be earned in as little as 6 months, or you may take more time as needed to complete your learning.
  
  
• Career Diploma Program in Medical Coding and Billing:- As a Medical Coding and Billing professional, you'll need to know how to manage records and file claims, prepare insurance forms, and handle billing. The Penn Foster Career School Medical Coding and Billing Program can help you develop these skills and many more. You'll earn your Medical Coding and Billing Career Diploma from Regionally and Nationally Accredited Penn Foster Career School. Train quickly and conveniently! You'll get hands-on training in:
  • Law and Ethics in Medicine
  • Terminology and Reimbursement Methodologies
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Information and Office Practice